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Dangerous man escaped from Reichenau psychiatric hospital – police sound the alarm!
A violent 31-year-old escaped from a psychiatric hospital on Lake Constance, but later returned. Police warned about him.
Dangerous man escaped from Reichenau psychiatric hospital – police sound the alarm!
A 31-year-old man caused a stir in the psychiatric hospital on the Lake Constance island of Reichenau today, June 7, 2025. According to reports from Stuttgarter Nachrichten, the man, who is considered violent, went on a rampage before fleeing, although details of the incidents were not released. As part of the search, the police warned urgently about the man and gave a description of his striking features.
The man being sought is around 1.70 meters tall, has short black hair and is known for his broken teeth. He did not speak German and may have been wearing dark trousers, a dark T-shirt and a black jacket during his escape. Despite these circumstances, the authorities were unable to obtain any specific information leading to his whereabouts.
Return to the clinic
Later that evening, however, the police gave the all-clear: the 31-year-old returned to the psychiatric hospital on his own. This brought back the hoped-for security after the lively search for the escaped man had caused concerned citizens in the region. This shows that cooperation between the police and the clinic was crucial in resolving the incident without further incident.
However, the circumstances surrounding the escape and the subsequent incident raise questions. Experts emphasize the need to review security measures at facilities like this to avoid such incidents in the future. Confidence in the security of such facilities plays a central role, particularly given the man's characterization as violent.
The incidents at Reichenau should serve as a reminder that safety protocols in psychiatric facilities must be kept up to date to ensure the well-being of both patients and the community. In the meantime, it remains to be seen what measures those responsible will take to improve the situation and increase trust in mental health care. A clear call to increase security standards is essential here.